Journey With Patina

From the sound of the birds chirping at dawn, to the golden green dusting of pollen, spring is here in full blossom. One of my favorite moments: a warm cup of tea, the flavor is honey lemon ginseng green tea, while sitting on my screened in porch taking in God’s creation. It’s is simply delightful and peaceful.

Listening to the birds morning chirp, the deer gazing, and watching squirrels run up the tree doing what nature does, being free to roam is something to adore and admire.

I haven’t always slowed down enough to notice these things. But today, I do. I’ve come to cherish these small, sacred moments of stillness—just me, God, my tea, and my journal. It’s a holy pause. A healing space. And it reminds me that where I am right now is exactly where I’m supposed to be.

Humbling and healing at the same time. Only He can do that.

Spring isn’t just a season—it’s a message. A reminder that growth often comes after a long, dormant winter. If you find yourself in a strange or unfamiliar season, know this: it’s not a mistake. It’s divine preparation. Every moment, even the hard ones, are part of God’s plan to strengthen you, mold you, and use you for His glory.

Life can be strange so learn to take it all in. It’s no mistake you are where you are. It’s all part of His divine plan for you, so embrace it. Where you are now is the season where you should be to get to whatever is next. It’s a growth opportunity to learn from and become a better person to help with uplifting of His kingdom. God does not make mistakes.

So embrace it. Embrace the pollen, the rain, the waiting, the blooming. This is your time to grow with the season. To lean into His peace. To trust the process. To simply be—and be present.

Wherever you are, grow there—God is not finished with you yet.

XOXO

𝓙𝓸𝓾𝓻𝓷𝓮𝔂 𝓦𝓲𝓽𝓱 𝓟𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓪